Steve Saleen Retires From Saleen Inc.

by shnack on Wednesday, May 16, 2007
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Saleen Steve Saleen has officially announced he will be retiring from Saleen Inc, the company Steve Saleen founded 23 years ago. His company has easily become the most well known specialty vehicle manufactures in the world and Mustang enthusiasts have come to love the Saleen Mustangs he has produced. He won't be giving up all his work though as he still is the majority stakeholder and will have a say in product design, branding, marketing and other company activities.

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Ford Mustang Joins Ranks of Warriors in Pink

by shnack on Sunday, May 13, 2007
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2008 Warriors in Pink Mustang

DEARBORN, May 11, 2007 - A limited edition 2008 Mustang is just the thing to rev up Ford's Warriors in Pink campaign to fight breast cancer this year.

The special Mustang is the first-ever Ford vehicle designed exclusively to support the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, the world's largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists working to save lives. In celebration of Komen's 25th anniversary, Ford will donate $250 for every package purchased.

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Shelby Autos and Ford Racing to Build 600+ HP Street legal Shelby GT500 Super Snakes

by shnack on Friday, April 27, 2007
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Las Vegas - April 27, 2007 - Shelby Automobiles will use newly-developed Ford Racing GT500 performance packs to help transform a limited number of 2007 and 2008 Ford Shelby GT500's into fire breathing "Super Snake" coupes. The Super Snake post-title package will include enhancements to the Ford Shelby GT500's handling, styling and power; tuning options will range from a warranted 600 HP V8 to over 725 HP (unwarranted). Only a limited number of Super Snakes will be built per model year at the Shelby Automobiles facility in Las Vegas beginning in late 2007.

"My team at Shelby Automobiles is always working on new ways to build better performing cars" said Carroll Shelby. "I told them that I wanted to build a vehicle that could blow the doors off of most anything on the planet. By partnering with Ford Racing, we're giving enthusiasts a Mustang with that level of performance."

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New Limited-Edition 2007 Ford Shelby GT500 - Hit The Redline

by shnack on Saturday, April 21, 2007
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Shelby GT500 Red Stripe Appearance Package

DEARBORN, Mich., April 19, 2007 - Even with demand for the most muscular Mustang ever - the Ford Shelby GT500 - at a record high, Ford is cranking up additional interest with a new, limited-edition package that adds unique visual appeal to the Shelby GT500. Enter the "Red Stripe Appearance Package," to be available beginning in May.

The Ford Shelby GT500 is the most powerful Mustang on the road today and arguably one of the most successful projects from Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) in terms of performance, excitement and, importantly, quality.

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Sky's The Limit for Mustang Sales

by shnack on Saturday, April 7, 2007
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Mustang DEARBORN, April 2, 2007 -- After a spur-of-the-moment decision in celebration of spring, Katy Long drove home from Varsity Ford in Ann Arbor, Mich. in a new 2007 Ford Mustang GT convertible.

"I have always wanted a convertible, that's absolutely what it is," says the 26-year-old automotive lease renewal specialist, who took delivery of a dark grey Mustang GT. "I wanted to make the best of the upcoming spring and summer, so I decided to make the move and I'm thrilled with it."

It is that time of year again when convertible lovers, even first-time owners like Long, take to the road to enjoy the open air and a renewed feeling of adventure. Convertible season is upon us.

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